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HASAN_COMP 106_ Word report Assignment_ Adopted from Prof Kerri Shield Page - 1
Student’s Name & ID:__________________________________________________
Word Report Assignment - COMP106 - Industry and Career Research
Total Marks 75 = 10%-INDIVIDUAL
OVERVIEW:
Individually students will research information about professional associations, publications, memberships, certifications,
and current news related to their chosen career field. They will detail their findings in a formal business report and submit
to their professor as instructed below:
INSTRUCTIONS: Carefully read & review following guidelines and accomplish the tasks below. Use Microsoft Office 2019 to create this report.
TASK 1: Create Title Page: Create a title page containing the title of the assignment, student name and number,
professor name, and due date. Center contents on the page horizontally and vertically (use vertical center alignment and a
Next Page section break). Refer to Figure 1 below.
TASK 2: Create Headers: Create a header for the title page (section 1). Create a header for section 2 as well.
Refer to Figure 1 below as well as APA guidelines.
TASK 3: Modify Styles:
i. Modify then apply the Heading 1Style to all level 1 headings in your report. Heading 1 style = Times New
Roman font, 12 pt size, Bold, Centered, and remove paragraph spacing before and after – as per OWL Purdue
APA 6th edition - https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/24/
ii. Modify the Heading 2 Style and apply it to all level 2 headings in your report. The Heading 2 Style = Times New
Roman font, 12 pt size, Bold, left-aligned, and remove paragraph spacing before and after – as per OWL Purdue
APA 6th edition
iii. Modify the Heading 3 Style and apply it to all level 3 headings in your report. The Heading 3 Style = Times
New Roman font, 12 pt. size, Bold, indent first line ½ inch, and remove paragraph spacing before and after - as
per OWL Purdue APA 6th edition
RESEARCH: LRC resources for APA guidelines for a research paper can be reviewed at
http://library.centennialcollege.ca/research/apa and http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apa and examples of citing
business sources specifically at http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apabusiness
TASK 4: Generate a table of contents (TOC) using the References Menu and show 3 levels of headings.
a. Use left-aligned headings with right-aligned page numbers with dot leaders
b. Apply Times New Roman font type, 12 pt. font size
c. Apply double-line spacing and remove before/after paragraph spacing (TOC should fit on ONE page,
make spacing adjustments if needed)
d. Do not format the title on the Table of Contents using the Heading 1 Style otherwise it will show in your
TOC, which is not necessary. If it does appear in your generated TOC, then simply delete the line from
the TOC. Refer to Figure 2 below.
TASK 5: Insert a Level 1 Heading: Start your report with a level 1 heading entitled, “Academic Program Outline.”
a. Under this heading include an introductory paragraph in which you provide a brief description of your program of
study and why you selected this program. Explain what skills you hope to gain from completing this program of
study and what you plan to do after you graduate (e.g., university, find a job, leave Canada). Write the name of
the Program Co-ordinator. (Check the document posted with the assignment to find your coordinator)
b. Create a Table:
Locate your current program of study at the School of Business Program website at
http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-business/programs/. Under your
introductory paragraph, create a table with four (4) columns and twelve (12) rows. In the first row, enter the
following column headings: Course Code, Course Title, Weekly Hours, Course Description (a snippet - one or
two sentences only). Refer to Figure 3 below.
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i) In the remaining rows fill in the table with information you locate at your program website (above). You should
enter the course code, course title, weekly hours, and a brief sentence or two describing the course. Do this for
each course within the first TWO semesters of your program. NOTE: You may need to add or delete rows
based on the number of courses you have in the first two semesters.
ii) From the Table Styles options, apply a colorful table style of your choice. Apply single-line spacing within
the table.
iii) Ensure that column widths are a good fit for the content within the column. Ensure semester 1 and semester 2
are clearly identified as such.
iv) Add a row at the top of the table. Remove any fill colour and borders from this row. Center and bold a table
title in this row which includes: The table number, the program name and program number, and the program
coordinator’s name. When you use a table number you will need to refer readers to the table number within
your introductory paragraph. For example, you might say, “Please refer to Table 1 below for an overview of
the first two semesters in this program.”
v) Add a note to the bottom of the table stating the source. If you modified the content from the original table then
use the words “Adapted from Centennial College…” Use single-line spacing for this notation, center
alignment, and Times New Roman font in a 10 pt. font size.
vi) Include an entry on your References page for the source website from which you retrieved the table
information.
TASK 6: Insert a Level 1 Heading: Under the table, using double-line spacing consistently, start a new paragraph with a
level 1 heading entitled “Industry Affiliations” and two level 2 headings.
i. Insert a Level 2 Heading: The first level 2 heading is “Professional Association.” – Name of the association.
ii. In this part of your report you will discuss ONE professional association that is related to your future career field
(based on your program concentration, e.g., FITT, HRPA, CMA, APICS, CIM, CPSA, CGA, CPA).
iii. Insert Level 3 Headings: Use level 3 headings for each of the following and explain each. If you find you
require a level 4 heading, please format these headings in accordance with APA guidelines, but you do not need to
modify and apply a style to them as they will not appear in your Table of Contents.
(1) Purpose: Explain what the organization does, or why it exists.
(2) Users: Explain who uses it.
(3) Services: Discuss the services offered (at least 2).
(4) Events: Discuss previous or upcoming events (at least 2).
(5) Membership and fees: Discuss Membership fees and the process for becoming a member (a student
member if available), and the benefits associated with becoming a member.
iv. Insert a Level 2 Heading: Start a new paragraph with a level 2 heading entitled “Industry Certification and
Publication.”
i) In this part of your report you will discuss ONE professional certification (different from Task 6 above)
associated with your career field and ONE publication to which it would be helpful for you to subscribe to
(e.g., magazine, newspaper, journal, etc.).
ii) Insert Level 3 Headings: Use level 3 headings for each of the following and explain each.
(1) Levels: Explain the levels of certification that can be obtained.
(2) Cost of certification: Explain the costs involved to gain certification.
(3) Process: Describe the process to gain certification.
(4) Benefits: Explain the benefits of gaining certification.
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Industry-related publication: List one magazine, newspaper, journal, etc. and explain how this publication could benefit you in your
chosen field of study/work. Give a brief explanation of what the publication focuses on and the services
provided to subscribers.
TASK 7: Insert a Level 1 Heading: Start a new paragraph with a level 1 heading entitled “News Article.”
(Source: in-text citation).
Video: Basics of APA In-Text Citation – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhD4xaGAcRs
a. In this part of your report you will summarize a recent news article (approximately one to three
paragraphs) pertaining to your chosen future career field (based on your program of study).
b. The article may relate to the industry, a specific company, a specific product, etc. Clearly explain how
this article relates to your career field and/or program of study. Remember to include in-text citations
whenever you quote from the article. Include the article source information on your References page.
c. Include a copy of the full news article in Appendix A (screen capture) and be sure to refer readers (you
need to mention the appendix) to Appendix A within the body of your report.
d. Include an entry for Appendix A in the Table of Contents list. Add a source note under the image in the
appendix.
TASK 8: Insert a Level 1 Heading: Start a new paragraph with a level 1 heading entitled “Job Posting.” – Job Title
(Source: in-text citation)
a. In this part of your report you will discuss ONE job opportunity currently available in your chosen career
field and express why you feel you could do well in this type of career/job once you complete your program
of study here at Centennial.
b. In paragraph form state the job title, the company or recruiting firm posting the job advertisement, and the
salary range being offered.
c. Insert a level 2 heading entitled, “Three Job Requirements” then in a bulleted list three points of each of the
areas below of the Job. Describe each of the following in brief and in points:
Duties,
Skills, &
Knowledge.
d. Insert a level 2 heading entitled, “Job Fit” then address the three bulleted items listed in job requirements.
Explain how your abilities, skills, knowledge, and experience make you a good fit for this job. If you don’t
have these skills, then explain how you plan to develop them by the time you graduate.
e. Place a copy of the job posting in Appendix B (screen capture). Refer (mention the appendix) the reader to
Appendix B within the paragraph introducing the job posting.
f. Add an entry for Appendix B to your Table of Contents list. Add a source note under the image in the
appendix.
g. Remember to use in-text citations when you quote directly from the source and remember to list this
source on your APA References page.
TASK 9: Generate/insert an APA References page (bibliography) using the References Menu. Ensure the title of the
page is “References” and not Bibliography.
TASK 10: Add Appendixes. Place the two appendixes, Appendix A and Appendix B, after the References page.
a. Ensure the appendixes are in landscape orientation (section break required).
b. Ensure the appendix pages are in TWO column formats. Place screen captures of the News
Article and the Job Posting you researched into the columns.
c. MUST add the sources (REFERENCES) of both News Article and Job Posting under the images
d. Adjust the header for the landscaped pages so that the page number is aligned to the right margin and the
report title is aligned to the left margin.
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TASK 11: STYLES & Formatting: Use consistent formatting (double-line spacing, no space before or after, Times
New Roman 12 pt. font, etc.) in accordance with APA guidelines within all paragraphs and heading levels.
Proofread and spells check your report BEFORE submitting for grading.
LRC resources for APA guidelines for a research paper can be reviewed at
http://library.centennialcollege.ca/research/apa and http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apa and examples of
citing business sources specifically at http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apabusiness
TASK 12: All TASKS MUST to be titled properly as numbered in order.
Finally, save copy of the Assignment to your own Computer or H-Drive using “ClassAPPS”, as reference for future need.
SUBMISSION: DUE DATE: Please check e.Cenetnnial calendar & notification on Dropbox
Save your assignment titled as “Word Report Assignment _Student’s Name”.
IMPORTANT: Do not convert this Assignment file to PDF.
Use TurnItIn to self-determine the originality of your work before you submit
Submit the complete report to the eCentennial Dropbox on or before the due date.
ONLY ONE-time submission to the designated dropbox is recommended.
IMPORTANT: Please note that ONLY 30% similarity will be accepted. Before uploading your paper to
electronic dropbox please check again and again using Turnitin to minimize similarities.
Video: How to Avoid Plagiarism with 3 Simple Tricks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQhVDH9p7aU
Any incomplete work and request for late submission will be disregard for grading.
ONLY dropbox submission will be graded.
Sending via MyCentennial email will be disregard.
RESEARCH: Extensive research both Secondary as well as primary are the requirement for this activity. For help visit
Centennial College Library- http://library.centennialcollege.ca/
Visit library and see a librarian for APA and other issues related to this assignment
A 20% mark deduction, per day, will be applied to all reports submitted after the due date.
Check MARKING RUBRIC, Sample of Cover Page, Sample of TOC below & Academic outlines:
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MARKING RUBRIC
CRITERIA EVALUATION SCALE
REPORT FOMATING
5
Excellent
All Criteria
Met
4
Good
One
Criteria
missed or
incorrect
3
Fair
Two or
more
Criteria
missed or
incorrect
0-2 Needs Work
Three or
more
Criteria
missed or
incorrect
1. Title Page – contains assignment title, student’s name and
student number, professor’s name, due date, content centered
on page horizontally and vertically (vertical alignment with
section break).
2. Table of Contents – TOC is generated, includes page
numbers right aligned with dot leaders, includes three levels of
headings left aligned, and is double-spaced. Headings are
tabbed accurately to reflect heading levels.
3. Page numbers and Headers/Footers– appropriate
headers/footers, page numbers flow throughout the report.
4. Heading levels – Heading 1, 2, and 3 Styles are applied
consistently and accurately to heading and are in accordance
with the APA guidelines.
5. Writing Mechanics – Free from spelling, grammatical, and
punctuation errors.
6. Table – Formatted with a colourful style. Contains 4
columns. Table includes a title (top) and a source note
(bottom) with appropriate information. Table title includes
“Table 1,” program title, and coordinator’s name. Table
content is single-spaced. Source information is provided at
bottom of the table and formatted correctly. Semester 1 and
Semester 2 are clearly identified as such. Source is included
on the References page.
7. Fonts and Line Spacing – Times New Roman, 12 pt,
double-line spacing applied consistently throughout report.
8. References – References page is formatted according to
APA guidelines, in-text citation tool was used, and sources
were compiled through the Bibliography tool.
9. Appendix A– contains a copy of the news article, referred
to in the body text, included in References list. Is in landscape
orientation, uses two-column format. Page number at right
margin.
10. Appendix B – contains a copy of a job posting relevant to
the student’s chosen field of study/work, referred to in the
body text, included in the References list. Is in landscape
orientation, uses two-column format. Page number at right
margin.
Subtotal Formatting
/50
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REPORT CONTENTS
5
Excellent
4
Good
3
Fair
0-2
Needs
Work
1. Program Model Table – First two semesters with course
code, course title, course hours, and a brief description for
each course. Content agrees with the content listed on the
program website. Title and source note contain accurate
information.
2. Industry Affiliations – Contains level 2 heading,
Professional Association which contains five level 3 headings:
Purpose, Users, Services (at least 2), Events (at least 2), and
Fees (memberships and student membership). Content is
informative and accurate. Discusses benefits of becoming a
member. In-text citations are used where needed. Source is
cited on References page.
3. Industry Affiliations – Contains level 2 heading, Industry
Certifications and Publications which contains five level 3
headings: Costs, Process, Levels, Benefits, and Media
(summarize the information and services provided). Content
is informative and accurate. In-text citations are used where
needed. Source is cited on References page.
4. News Article – Level 1 Heading. Content is relevant to
chosen career field/industry. Article is summarized. News
article is contained with Appendix A and readers are referred
to Appendix A within the report. A source note is below the
appendix image. Source is listed on References page.
5. Job Posting – Level 1 Heading. Contains job title,
company, and salary. Include two level 2 headings: Job
Requirements (3 duties/skills/knowledge/responsibilities) and
Job Fit (explanation of why skills/abilities fit the job). Job
posting is contained within Appendix B. A source note is
below the appendix image. Source is listed on References
page.
Sub-total Content
/25
Total
/75
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Figure 1: Title Page
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Figure 2: Table of Contents
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Figure 3: Example of Program Outline Table